{"id":56,"date":"2015-09-02T11:38:01","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T11:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teresaortell.com\/?p=56"},"modified":"2017-12-14T03:12:13","modified_gmt":"2017-12-14T03:12:13","slug":"finding-the-rainbows-in-change-8262015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teresaortell.com\/?p=56","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Rainbows in Change 8\/26\/2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/em>E<\/strong>mbracing change and coming out better, stronger, and more grateful takes thoughtful, intentional work and is often hard work. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>We easily get STUCK<\/strong><\/em> in a negative spiral that can zap our energies and fill our minds with dread. \u00a0Questions swirl around our heads. \u00a0“What if things get worse or I can’t handle it, or I end up depressed, angry, lonely, scared and alone”? \u00a0All the WHY’S and the WHAT IF’S<\/strong><\/em> are a normal process when we are going through life changing events. \u00a0This can happen even with positive changes, like a job promotion, a move across the country, or when a child goes off to college.<\/p>\n

I just \u00a0used this method when my doctor told me I have to give up Taekwondo for a month because of a bad heel spur. \u00a0This is a small snippet of what I came up with for myself for growth and healing.<\/p>\n

1. What is the best thing about this situation?<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0It allows me to practice handling the \u00a0things in life that momentarily derail my routine. Because I won’t be in class every night, I\u00a0\u00a0have now have more free time to visit my new grandson. \u00a0It will allow me some much needed down time after work.<\/p>\n

2. What is the worst thing about this situation?<\/strong> <\/em>\u00a0Getting farther behind in getting my next level of belt. \u00a0I will not be able to test in the coming weeks and will fall behind in class. \u00a0I will forget my forms and it will take a while to get back into when i return. \u00a0I am still paying for classes I am not taking. \u00a0I will really miss it. \u00a0I loved my classes. \u00a0It kept me motivated.<\/p>\n

3. What could I find positive in this situation?<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0Knowing I am strong and will find other ways to keep in shape. I spent 3-4 nights a week at Taekwondo and also Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

4. What could I learn from this situation?<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0There are other ways to keep in shape. \u00a0Losing weight while I take a break will help me when I return. \u00a0Using the time to take a exercise class at the gym. working on my golf game and spending more time with friends and family.<\/p>\n

The answers may sound the same but you will probably find different answers to each questions. \u00a0This is a good exercise in finding many good and positive things about the worst situations. \u00a0it is a chance to discover\u00a0how strong, independent and gifted you are. \u00a0Learning to be happy\u00a0and\u00a0look for the silver lining is a critical\u00a0step to lifelong happiness and contentment,<\/p>\n

Happy Discovering,<\/p>\n

Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Embracing change and coming out better, stronger, and more grateful takes thoughtful, intentional work and is often hard work. \u00a0We easily get STUCK in a negative spiral that can zap our energies and fill our minds with dread. \u00a0Questions swirl around our heads. \u00a0“What if things get worse or I can’t handle it, or I … <\/p>\n

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